Iran Reports “Good Progress” in US Talks, Next Round Set in Vienna Within a Week

Iran Reports “Good Progress” in US Talks, Next Round Set in Vienna Within a Week

Iran and the United States achieved what mediators described as “significant progress” in talks in Switzerland on Thursday, as both sides work to prevent a potential conflict. Officials confirmed that another round of discussions is scheduled for next week in Vienna, Austria. The negotiations, facilitated by Oman, come after repeated threats from Donald Trump, who […]

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Iran Warns of Ferocious Response if the U.S. Strikes — Tensions Rise as Diplomacy Continues

Iran Warns of Ferocious Response if the U.S. Strikes — Tensions Rise as Diplomacy Continues

Iran’s government issued a stark warning on Monday, saying it would respond “ferociously” if the United States were to launch any kind of attack — even a limited strike — in the escalating standoff over its nuclear program. The warning came as officials from both countries prepared to resume indirect talks in Geneva this week, […]

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J&K Government Reviews Proposal to Increase Honorarium for MLAs’ Personal Assistants

J&K Government Reviews Proposal to Increase Honorarium for MLAs’ Personal Assistants

Srinagar — The Jammu and Kashmir government has confirmed that it is currently reviewing a proposal to enhance the monthly honorarium of Personal Assistants (PAs) working with Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). This information was disclosed by the Finance Department in a written response to a question raised in the Assembly by Congress MLA […]

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Japan Election Landslide Opens the Door for Takaichi’s Tax Cut Push, but Markets Are Watching Closely

Japan Election Landslide Opens the Door for Takaichi’s Tax Cut Push, but Markets Are Watching Closely

Japan’s political landscape shifted decisively after a historic election victory handed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a powerful mandate — and with it, rising expectations that she will finally deliver on long-promised tax cuts. Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party swept Sunday’s election, buoyed by a bold pledge to ease everyday pressure on households by suspending the 8 […]

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China Overturns Death Sentence for Canadian Drug Convict as Beijing–Ottawa Relations Thaw

China Overturns Death Sentence for Canadian Drug Convict as Beijing–Ottawa Relations Thaw

China’s highest court has overturned the death sentence of a Canadian man convicted on drug smuggling charges, a move widely seen as a significant signal of improving relations between Beijing and Ottawa. Robert Schellenberg, a Canadian national, was arrested in China in 2014 and convicted in 2018 for drug-related offences. He was initially sentenced to […]

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